What are the responsibilities and job description for the ER Unit Health Coordinator (FT Nights) position at White Rock Medical Center?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
White Rock Medical Center is a community-based hospital located near the historic White Rock Lake community, that serves the Dallas, Garland, Mesquite and surrounding areas. We specialize in a wide range of services including comprehensive medical / surgical care, bariatric, cardiology, outpatient and emergency medicine.
Our mission is to deliver exceptional healthcare with compassion and excellence.
White Rock Medical Center is seeking compassionate, care-minded individuals to join our company and make a difference. As a member of the White Rock Medical Center team, you can advance your skills while working in a supportive and patient focused environment.
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Why join White Rock Medical Center?
Competitive salary and benefits
Employee programs and events.
Paid Time Off and 7 Company Holidays.
Employer paid life insurance.
Additional voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, etc.
Job Summary
The ER Health Unit Coordinator coordinates clerical activities and supports patient services. The coordinator will utilize clinical information systems to ensure accurate preparation and processing of patient documents, verify status information and confirm communications for doctors, nurses, patients, and family members to ensure effective operations of the unit.
Essential Functions
- Assists and maintain administrative functions of the emergency department to facilitate flow of patients from door to discharge, admit, transfer.
- Prepares and processes hardcopy and computerized patient files by entering, sorting, and updating information to ensure that accurate and complete records are maintained for each patient.
- Utilizes AIDET in interactions with patient and family members.
- Reviews all EMR's for any orders that require initiation and notifies the nurse in a timely manner.
- Initiates, assembles and maintains the hard copy patient charts. Prepares these charts for HIM following patient discharge.
- Able to communicate effectively and efficiently for the delivery of safe and effective patient care.
- Follows National Patient Safety Goals as they apply.
- Maintains use of appropriate equipment and supplies.
- Unit stock and maintenance duties as established by the department.
- Acts quickly, appropriately and with a sense of urgency in the delivery of patient care.
- Uses clear, concise, professional communication with coworkers, all customers internal and external.
- May float to other departments as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Behavioral Standards
Communication Knowledge
Collaboration / Teamwork
Requirements : Experience
Education
Licensure / Certifications
